Riders draft pick, DB Elie Bouka impressing in Arizona

The 24-year-old has fully healed from a torn Achilles, which happened during his final season at the University of Calgary. A hamstring injury suffered in training camp with the Cardinals last year, after signing with Arizona as an undrafted free agent, kept him on injured reserve for all of the 2016 season.

Below, Bouka locks up in man coverage against Cardinals 2017 third-round pick Chad Williams who runs the 40-yard dash in the 4.3-second range.

Bouka closes on Williams and makes a spectacular one-handed interception.

Then he makes another play on the football.

Receiver Aaron Dobson, 2013 second round pick, runs an in-breaking route and Bouka drives on it for a pick.

Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians says Bouka’s big, strong and fast and he’s got all the athletic ability in the world. Arizona’s football personnel men are high on the Laval, Que. native.

Bouka was a third-round pick, 24th overall by the Roughriders in the 2016 CFL draft, but if he keeps making plays and trending upwards it could be a while – if ever – that Saskatchewan gets him in a green and white uniform.

Not really. He was a top prospect who had NFL attention. Jones was just the one willing to take the risk first.(Like Auclair this year). Looks like a bad risk that will again cost the riders Canadian depth

Not really. He was a top prospect who had NFL attention. Jones was just the one willing to take the risk first.(Like Auclair this year). Looks like a bad risk that will again cost the riders Canadian depth again

Hey Mr. Empty words, stop talking. Seriously if what you were saying had value then great, but it doesn’t. Look above you loser because outside of people telling you to shut up, you are the only one yapping.

now we understand the definition of choke quiet well. I actually gave you the sports definition of choke a couple of weeks back. Funny I didn’t hear any response to that one. I can pull it out again if you need a refresher.

Lol very true you did. I’m not sure the “sports” definition is the most accurate nor is it comprehensive enough other than to give a very rudimentary definition. This is an appropriate definition for rider fans as its all your circumstances and experiences allow you comprehend. But as I say let’s use it for your simplicities sake

Funny how you yap and yap and don’t say anything which is one of the reasons I referred to you as Mr. Trump (that and the complete BS). Anyway talk all you want because the definition is what it is and it fits. All your bullshit won’t change that and it won’t change the fact that the Stamps have been chokers in the playoffs. Facts are facts and this is not “fake news” hahaha.

Wow a couple of very impressive plays for Bouka! Talk about a lottery ticket if he ever washes out of the NFL. I love that Jones and crew are taking chances on a guy or two like this every draft.

Even if they don’t ever play in the CFL, it’s balanced out by things like getting extra picks in trades or signing Canadians that other teams don’t properly value like Mrabure and Guy. Plus there’s no guarantee any draft pick will pan out so why not go for the most talented players.